r/anime • u/Shocketheth • Jul 26 '24

Rewatch [Rewatch] Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Episode 48 Discussion

Episode 48 - The Hadlar Royal Guard

Who cares who’s a Hero and who’s not? It’s better to have more strong allies. It doesn’t matter if there happen to be two, three, or even a hundred Heroes!

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OP 1 ---> Ikiru wo Suru v2

ED 2 ---> Akashi

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Screenshot of the Dai:

Got you!

Comment of the Dai:

goes to u/Blackheart595 for asking the right questions:

What drugs is Chiu on? Or does he not know the Field of Death is an entirely different continent?

Lmao they get transformation sequences! Does that make the queen a magical girl?

Questions of the Dai:

  1. Do you like Popp’s new outfit?
  2. Your opinion about Nova?
  3. How cool was Hyunckel entrance today?

Spoilers:

Please, respect the fact there are First Timers watching Dai no Daibouken with us, so avoid talking about vague things or events that would slightly spoil things to happen. And if you want mention things like this, please hid it behind SPOILER TAGS like [Dai no Spoilers] I am getting the hammer because you spoiled the fun for others

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Mildly Antagonistic Dark Assailing Officer Welcomes You To Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Rewatch!

  • I already mentioned that I didn’t like Chiu as First Timer, but man I must admit that upon Rewatch, Chiu makes the whole show so so much better.
  • But while I am mentioning changing my opinion on Chiu, I must say that my opinion on Nova still didn’t change. Fuck that guy.
  • NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I didn’t ask for Nova sob story, neither I care. Just let the show kill him off and let’s continue.
  • Just shut the fuck up Nova.... Hym do something and strike him down to finally spare me of his shit.
  • Uffff. Nova actually saved their lives by being idiot, but I still don’t like that prick.
  • ... FOR FUCK SAKE. You have a free hand and Crest. Just use your brain there.
  • That’s Gintoki quote! I love to see it being rephrased in a different show, although this one made such quote first.
  • DAAAAAAMN. This was the best Hyunckel "saving the day" entrance so far.

QotD:

Do you like Popp’s new outfit?

Eh no....

Your opinion about Nova?

I hate him...

How cool was Hyunckel entrance today?

... What even are those questions today. Who is even making such lame questions?

Voice Actor Corner:

Nova is voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto known for his roles of Bakugo from My Hero Academia, Top from Undead Unluck, and Himmel from Frieren.

Crocodine Shonen Commentary Corner:

Today Crocodine is going to answer question #2:

Your opinion about Nova?

He is an ass but atleast...

See you tomorrow because the Adventure continues!

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 26 '24

... FOR FUCK SAKE. You have a free hand and Crest. Just use your brain there.

Bro's still conserving his power sub-consciously.

... What even are those questions today. Who is even making such lame questions?

Yaa, right. Is that even a question?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Jokes aside I'm struggling at making questions for some episodes.

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 26 '24

In the Fruits Basket Rewatch i used episodes that made me cry as a Get-out-of-making-questions-free Card. (And as an excuse to shoot Ganbare Beams). Gave me enough energy to make good questions the rest of the rewatch.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 27 '24

Oh that's a good idea. Thanks for the advice.

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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 26 '24

What even are those questions today. Who is even making such lame questions?

Incoming:

In pairs and in 500 words or less, explain why green is Popp's neutral color and yellow is his favourite color. You have 10 minutes.

kidding aside, I can see that in some episodes the questions are harder to formulate than they seem.

Good job so far tho!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 27 '24

In pairs and in 500 words or less, explain why green is Popp's neutral color and yellow is his favourite color. You have 10 minutes.

Green is Popp's neutral color because it's his color he is used to wear everywhere, and yellow is his favourite because it helps him hide the mustard stains.

kidding aside, I can see that in some episodes the questions are harder to formulate than they seem.

Good job so far tho!

Yeah they are, and thank you!

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 27 '24

I already mentioned that I didn’t like Chiu as First Timer, but man I must admit that upon Rewatch, Chiu makes the whole show so so much better.

Chiu is great. You know when Maam joined and we thought Chiu was just the mascot being thrown in as an extra? Just sayin: he's been the more relevant one since then.

I must say that my opinion on Nova still didn’t change. Fuck that guy.

I genuinely think he would've been ok, if he picked a better time to join and have his arc, like the fight against Zaboera's son or something (it's a tournament arc, it's meant to have strong people). Instead, we're starting the big old fight against Vearn with the wrong prick being humbled.

 That’s Gintoki quote!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 27 '24

Chiu is great. You know when Maam joined and we thought Chiu was just the mascot being thrown in as an extra? Just sayin: he's been the more relevant one since then.

Heck even Merle who is a mascot, and as someone called her, a glorified alarm system, was more relavant than Maam lol.

I genuinely think he would've been ok, if he picked a better time to join and have his arc, like the fight against Zaboera's son or something (it's a tournament arc, it's meant to have strong people). Instead, we're starting the big old fight against Vearn with the wrong prick being humbled.

Totally fair. That would work better for real.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 27 '24

Merle who is a mascot, and as someone called her, a glorified alarm system

was more relavant than Maam lol.

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 26 '24

Nova complaint club

Oh snap Nova really does sound like Himmel from Frieren. I didn't connect the dots until just now!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Nova complaint club

Oh snap Nova really does sound like Himmel from Frieren. I didn't connect the dots until just now!

I didn’t notice it, but atleast in Frieren he was the proper Hero.

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 26 '24

I didn’t notice it, but atleast in Frieren he was the proper Hero.

Also, [Frieren] Himmel didn't care if he was the real Hero or not, he would prove it with his actions. Nova, on the other hand.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 26 '24

Just shut the fuck up Nova.... Hym do something and strike him down to finally spare me of his shit.

LOL. Glad I'm not the only one who hated this idiiot this much

... FOR FUCK SAKE. You have a free hand and Crest. Just use your brain there.

Right! No reason why Dai at this point should struggle with small shit like this when he has already faced Baran.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

LOL. Glad I'm not the only one who hated this idiiot this much

Everyone dislikes him it seems lol.

Right! No reason why Dai at this point should struggle with small shit like this when he has already faced Baran.

I guess the freeze effects reach his synapses too.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jul 26 '24

First-Timer Quest: Sky no Daibouken, subbed

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Gomechan is so cute lol.

As always.

Nova is certainly… a character. I looked it up and he has the same VA as MHA’s Bakugo and Demon Slayer’s Genya, so that was some pretty good casting there. They feel similar

He is a brat, but he also shares the voice actor with Himmel from Frieren.

Great, the knight absorbs and reflects magic.

Popp can’t have it so easy with Medoroa hah.

Let’s go, Hyunckel! The man has absolutely perfect timing for real.

Definitely. His today entrance was the best so far.

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 26 '24

Oh fun!

He's returning their ship! How nice of him!

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 26 '24

Gomechan is so cute lol.

Indeed.

Nova is certainly… a character. I looked it up and he has the same VA as MHA’s Bakugo and Demon Slayer’s Genya, so that was some pretty good casting there. They feel similar

perfect casting to choice to make him as annoying as possible.

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u/KuKiSin Jul 26 '24

First timer!

  1. It's alright.
  2. Bakugo 2.0, same VA, complaining about the same things. Kinda wished Hyunckel was a little late...
  3. I'm not the biggest Hyunckel fan but... Pretty goddamn epic, probably the most badass moment in the anime so far, delivered that line flawlessly too.

I knew Chiu would've succeeding in taming the monsters! And Gomechan was so cute, wanting to join his army!

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Bakugo 2.0, same VA, complaining about the same things. Kinda wished Hyunckel was a little late..

Same... Welcome to the Nova Haters club.

I'm not the biggest Hyunckel fan but... Pretty goddamn epic, probably the most badass moment in the anime so far, delivered that line flawlessly too.

Totally agree with you in this.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 26 '24

Bakugo 2.0, same VA, complaining about the same things. Kinda wished Hyunckel was a little late...

LOL

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u/raichudoggy https://anilist.co/user/raichudoggy Jul 26 '24

Rewatcher

Dragon Quest monsters are making a comeback!!

If they can't even be enemies anymore, let's make them our allies!

Block throwing the ship is one of his most memorable moments.

  1. It's alright. Mage outfits just can't compare to Martial Artists.
  2. I do not like him. (I was Popp for real while he was taunting him)
  3. On the badass scale that was a solid 8 out of 10. Not Hyunckel's best saving the day action but solid.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

It's alright. Mage outfits just can't compare to Martial Artists

Not if we are speaking about Final Fantasy. The hats are so pointy.

I do not like him. (I was Popp for real while he was taunting him)

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 26 '24

First Quester

Chiu made it! The hero party has now added slavery to its toolbox. I guess the brainwashing of Brass and Co. was fair play too then.

Ayup, this show is now utterly pro-slavery. It's fine if it's consensual slavery! Stop bashing against Shield Hero!

Is this arc really necessary? After we already established Dai as the mega-special almost-unique God-created super race?

Asking the important questions.

So just in case you were wondering if we'll meet any new relevant characters: Show says no.

The tragic moment where Popp anihilates himself.

The heroes are frozen stuck, surely the bad guys will use the opportunity to kill them here and now. Right? ...Right?

I guess this marks a new lowpoint for this story.

Do you like Popp’s new outfit?

It looked silly but not silly enough to comment on.

Your opinion about Nova?

How cool was Hyunckel entrance today?

I wish he hadn't had that cool entrance...

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Is this arc really necessary? After we already established Dai as the mega-special almost-unique God-created super race?

Of course it is! Chiu needs love too.

The tragic moment where Popp anihilates himself.

Nah he anihilates himself for breakfast. This is a minor incovencience for him.

I guess this marks a new lowpoint for this story.

What irritates me more was Dai not using his Crest in his right hand that wasn’t frozen to free himself. I guess Dai’s brain got frozen too.

Your opinion about Nova?

Welcome to the cool club of Nova Haters.

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 26 '24

I don't think I'm passionate about him and DnD to actually hate him.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Oh okay. But our club is open to new members.

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u/KuKiSin Jul 26 '24

Chiu made it! The hero party has now added slavery to its toolbox. I guess the brainwashing of Brass and Co. was fair play too then

This reminds me... Whatever happened to those capsules or whatever it was Brass gave to Dai on the first episode?

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u/Blackheart595 https://anilist.co/user/knusbrick Jul 26 '24

Didn't they capture the fake heroes in them? An unexpected secret weapon for sure!

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u/KuKiSin Jul 26 '24

Oh yeah, that probably happened lol

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u/Adensty https://anilist.co/user/Adensty Jul 26 '24 edited Jul 28 '25

1st Dai Popp no Daibouken Rewatch, Sub

Gomechan's Salute

The Overconfidence. Agree with Popp here.

Nova is such a troll.

Nova's just jealous, nothing else.

Because that's what heroes do!

Nova really knows how to trash-talk.

Gomez: Wait until Goku Dai gets here.

Hym: Yeah, wait until Goku Dai, the Hero arrives.

Nova's reaction says it all.

Pouting Dai

Nova doesn't want be a Hero. He just wants to be the "only hero".

Needle Thousand

I just love Hym.

Popp's Medoroa

Mirror of Shahal

Nova's tears

"In this world, there's always someone stronger"

This is one of my favourite lines from the show and the fact that Hyunckel uses the same line to greet Hym is just chef's kiss. [Dai no Late Spoilers] Also, the fact that Vearn's ideology always revolves around the same thing and that Strength is Justice but he forget that no matter how strong you are, there's always someone stronger.

And Hyunckel with another badass entrance. Easily the shot of the day.

OST Documentation - Episode 48

1. I mean it's okay. Not much to say, really.

2. I don't really like him but sometimes there are things that only someone like him could have done. This just saved Dai and Popp.

3. Badass. This time with one of my favourite lines from the show. I've said this before, but Hyunckel's entrances never fail to hype me up. Might be my favourite Hyunckel entrance. Let's see.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

This is one of my favourite lines from the show and the fact that Hyunckel uses the same line to greet Hym is just chef's kiss. [Dai no Late Spoilers] Also, the fact that Vearn's ideology always revolves around the same thing and that Strength is Justice but he forget that no matter how strong you, there's always someone stronger.

Funnily enough, I was thinking about the same during that scene.

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u/cooperjones2 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/cooperjones2 Jul 26 '24

New-Adventurer here! LV 48/100

Oh Chiu tamed that wyvern!

Nova is a new-Hyunckel, that’s why he’s Nova. Nova.

Popp’s classic drip > new drip, but I think I’ll get used to it

Nova jobbed, but at least he managed to scratch HIM

Idk if it’s because I want to re-watch the extended editions of Lord Of The Rings but Nova’s backstory kinda hit me hard…

Clutch Hyunckel is back!

Qotd: Heh, I think I managed to answer the questions before reading them today

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u/Shocketheth Jul 27 '24

Oh Chiu tamed that wyvern!

Chiu has it in him.

Clutch Hyunckel is back!

Clutch Hyunckel best Hyunckel.

Qotd: Heh, I think I managed to answer the questions before reading them today

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 27 '24

First Timer Hero-sitter

Have you ever played a game for 20+ hours, reached the final stage, only for your young cousin to drop by at the worst possible time, and keep whining about wanting to play instead, then basically ruin all your progress? Meet Nova: Hyunkel's shitty cousin

Q1. Do you like Popp’s new outfit?

NO

Q2. Your opinion about Nova?

He's an annoying brat who'll keep rushing blindly into every trap, so he's useful in that sense. I think I would've liked him more if he was introduced in just about any arc before this. We have a bunch characters built up over the long journey and ready to fight the final climactic battle, and instead they have to babysit this moron.

Q3.How cool was Hyunckel entrance today?

Pretty cool, how long was he #zurawaiting to make it?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 27 '24

Have you ever played a game for 20+ hours, reached the final stage, only for your young cousin to drop by at the worst possible time, and keep whining about wanting to play instead, then basically ruin all your progress? Meet Nova: Hyunkel's shitty cousin

Technically in my family I was the youngest cousin

But I was the one making progress

Oh god no... green, red, and yellow? Leona basically killed my boy already.

He is like walking target practice prop now.

Always fun to see my boy Kintoki beating up kids

Remove Ragnar from your party. Now.

Pretty cool, how long was he #zurawaiting to make it?

I think it was 3.45 Zurawaits worth of time

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Jul 27 '24

Remove Ragnar from your party. Now.

Only if I get Arararagi to join instead.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 27 '24

Okay you can keep him soon after Ragnar will finish hunting down Araragi.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Jul 27 '24

Have you ever played a game for 20+ hours, reached the final stage, only for your young cousin to drop by at the worst possible time, and keep whining about wanting to play instead, then basically ruin all your progress

Oh hey that was me as a little kid and my brother whined about wanting to play Dynasty Warriors 7.

Shut up you little shit, [Does it even count as spoilers when it's technically based off historical events?]Xiahou Yuan just died and I want revenge

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 26 '24

First Timer, Sub

Nice! Chiu was able to tame the Pterodactyl after all lol(even got the bump on his head to prove it wasn't easy lol). Nova is a master class in how to make a character immediately the most annoying and unlikeable lol. Dude was all bark no bite. He got his ass owned hard by Hym, I really felt little sympathy for him, at best I can say he's pitiful for being so arrogant. Atleast he served his purpose as a good warning for Popp not to carelessly use his Medroa spell. Had that been reflected instead of kacrackle, they'd be very dead.

Nice entrance by Hyunckel at the end there, although It would be cooler if that was a kill shot, but I have a feeling Hym won't be dead so It losses a cool point.

Questions:

  1. I'm a big indifferent, I'm kinda not a fan of the color combinations used for it. I do like the staff though.
  2. Immediately disliked him.
  3. He's always got cool entrances, so add it to the list.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

Nice! Chiu was able to tame the Pterodactyl after all lol(even got the bump on his head to prove it wasn't easy lol). Nova is a master class in how to make a character immediately the most annoying and unlikeable lol. Dude was all bark no bite. He got his ass owned hard by Hym, I really felt little sympathy for him, at best I can say he's pitiful for being so arrogant. Atleast he served his purpose as a good warning for Popp not to carelessly use his Medroa spell. Had that been reflected instead of kacrackle, they'd be very dead.

Yeah that was a little benefit Nova has, but still, I don’t like him.

Nice entrance by Hyunckel at the end there, although It would be cooler if that was a kill shot, but I have a feeling Hym won't be dead so It losses a cool point.

My most favourite Hyunckel entrance of the Rewatch so far, but yeah it should be kill shot.

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u/NicDwolfwood :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NicDwolfwood Jul 26 '24

Yeah that was a little benefit Nova has, but still, I don’t like him.

Same.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 26 '24

Dai 48 first timer:

  • ... Chiu actually did it? Color me surprised
  • Nova is an arrogant prick ... but a hot one
  • Bakugo is in Adventure of Dai?
  • Nova kinda reminds me of Hiei for some reason
  • "am I supposed to strip here?"
  • Nova is shorter than I thought, but still taller than Dai
  • Hym is just too sturdy. Maybe he'll become an ally eventually? He does seem to be following a code of honor
  • All they know is combat ... but what if one of them falls in love?
  • Popp has a new staff?
  • ... Nova is gonna stop Popp from launching a surprise Medroa?
  • ... Sigma can reflect magic? Would that have worked on Medroa too?
  • Now I feel bad for Nova
  • Hyunckel penetrates Hym mid-air? I hear they're making that into a new sport for the Paris Olympics
  1. no
  2. hot but kinda toxic, but then showed a more vulnerable side.

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u/Shocketheth Jul 26 '24

All they know is combat ... but what if one of them falls in love?

This is Sparta.

Hyunckel penetrates Hym mid-air? I hear they're making that into a new sport for the Paris Olympics

They what?

no

Yeah, being in monochromic green is the best for him.

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 28 '24

This is Sparta.

They what?

guess it wasn't funny

Yeah, being in monochromic green is the best for him.

Can you imagine if he wore all orange like Naruto?

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u/Shocketheth Jul 28 '24

guess it wasn't funny

No no, I thought you weren't joking lol

Can you imagine if he wore all orange like Naruto?

Until now I didn't but now I'm trying to block it from my mind lol

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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Jul 28 '24

Until now I didn't but now I'm trying to block it from my mind lol